Greatest Metal Band of The 2000s

zack182daley
Yes, it is time to piss Hair Bands and butt rockers off! From Nu Metal to Screamo to Death Metal.

The Top Ten

1Avenged SevenfoldAvenged Sevenfold is an American alternative metal/metalcore (early) band, that was formed 1999 in California. Their longest lineup of members was M. Shadows (Vocals), Synyster Gates (Lead Guitar), Zacky Vengeance (Rhythm Guitar), Johnny Christ (Bass Guitar), and The Rev (Drums). ...read more.

Awesome music, awesome riffs, awesome lead voice. Perhaps Shadows is the only voice to match (or even surpass) Hetfield. I think Nightmare is one of the best albums to have come out this decade! Really can't get enough of this. Way to go A7X!

#1 by far! A7X has it all. No further explanation necessary, just listen to any song from any of their last three albums and you will be humbled and inspired, if not downright blown away. Even if you can somehow find a way not to like their music, you can't help being impressed by it.

Definitely the best. Look at all the other lists. Synyster gates and the rev are up there with the greats. And above others. And every memeber in that band can sing as well. EVERY ONE. And are all experts at what they do. Rediculously talented. As songwriters and musicians. And singer (Shadows), who has a wonderful and extremely powerful voice, yet one of the best screams there is.

I was introduced to Avenged Sevenfold at the age of 12 and every weekend I will jam out to them - zombie187

2SlipknotSlipknot is an American Heavy Metal band formed in 1995 from Iowa. The band is best known as one of the pioneers of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal during the late 1990s - 2000s and are distinguishable by the band's clothing choices, consisting of black/red jumpsuits and horror inspired masks. ...read more.

Slipknot has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, resulting in one win. They were also nominated at the 2008 VMA's, in the category of Best Rock Video, for the single "Psychosocial"... "Wait and Bleed" - Best Metal Performance, 2001 (nomination)"Left Behind" - Best Metal Performance, 2002 (nomination)"My Plague" - Best Metal Performance, 2003 (nomination)"Duality" - Best Hard Rock Performance, 2005 (nomination)"Vermilion" - Best Metal Performance, 2005 (nomination)"Before I Forget" - Best Metal Performance, 2006 (winner)"Psychosocial"- Best Metal Performance, 2009 (nomination)...

awsome band.. - skt

Best live performers on this list (of the last decade of course otherwise Metallica would be way up there too). Great singer who can go from absolutely brutal vocals to very melodic singing with ease. First two albums were AWESOME, since then they have dropped there form a little bit (much like other bands on this list). System of a down takes number 2 spot easily for me then I'd have to say Linkin Park - (much to the disgust of some metal heads who get a bit too picky about the definition of metal). I believe Linkin Park's first 2 albums are metal, after that maybe not. But those first 2 albums and the explosion in popularity that followed is enough for me to grant them 3rd.

Great balance between heavy songs for when you just can't be messed such as lech on their most recent album (5. the Gray Chapter) and soft, slow music like Snuff.

They are so unique with 9 members and of course the scary ass masks! As a studier of philosophy I've grown a great love for Corey Taylor reading his books and looking into songs like Wherein Lies Continue and find his voice extremely listenable to. I see them a week today and I have never been so excited but am saddened to not be seeing Paul Gray and Joey Jordison. All in all, just.. amazing.

3Lamb of GodLamb of God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994, the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler.

Should be number one hands down! Avenged Sevenfold and disturbed don't hold a candle to lamb of god. No other metal band of this generation grasps the spirit and feel of metal like LOG, and not only are they enjoyable to listen to. They're extremely talented, Randy's vocals are unique among all others, Chris adlers drums don't miss a beat, and Mark and Willie's guitar work is a force to be reckoned with, I mean I don't even like avenged, but I've learned to play songs by them and LOG as well, and points for difficulty and just being straight up badass and fun to play go to them. But that's just my non-expert opinion

Lamb of God is just plain amazing. They are the best metal band today in my opinion. They have so many sick songs like "Now You've Got Something To Die For", "Ruin", "Walk With Me In Hell", and so many others.

Lamb of God and Mastodon are probably the only two bands in the top ten that actually deserve to be in the top ten. Everything else needs to be booted off and replaced by bands that don't suck like Amon Amarth or whatever.

Come on man really? putting lamb of god at 3rd? I like A7x and all but LoG rules m/

4DisturbedDisturbed is an American heavy metal band from Chicago, Illinois . The band comprises vocalist David Draiman, bassist John Moyer, guitarist Dan Donegan, and drummer Mike Wengren . They are known for songs like "Down With the Sickness" and "Stricken" .

What disturbed should 1-st or 2-and. They are the best band of this time... try Indestructible, The Night, Asylum, Down With The Sickness, Stricken, Inside The Fire, Decadence, Perfect Insanity, Stupify, Another Way To Die, Just Stop, Prayer and so on and so on

Disturbed is the best Nu metal band of all time, they make consecutive good songs if its not good its amazing if its not, its murderously awesome, if not, its an emotional rollercoaster of hardcore ecstacy and fourth dimension feelings you'll only know when you hear their songs. Only a few songs in all their albums combined are not good enough to hype you up, but bery very far from horrible. In fact I've never heard a horrible song from them. Even their latest album shows that they never run out of good music ideas and will never disappoint you as long as they are alive and making music. (Nutty-Nyc)- I listen to Black metal and I think disturbed is as good as the best of them from Bathory to Immortal. Try sickened, stupify, sons of plunder, old friend and the night... You'll hooked for life

Disturbed is just amazing, as they have gone through multiple different types of rock, such as nu metal, heavy metal, hard rock, rap metal, and ballads. They definitely have one of the best vocalists of any rock band, and have awesome guitarists and drummers. They have had few wrongs in a career full of right. If you don't agree, look up Down With The Sickness, Stricken, Stupify, The Animal, Asylum, The Sound Of Silence, Voices, and The Light. All of these songs show Disturbed's musical diversity and greatness in vivid detail.

I have been jamming to disturbed for as long as I can reamber and I have been having other people jam out to them but hands down I will try to sing one of their songs - zombie187

5System of a DownSystem of a Down formed in 1994 as an Armenian-American Nu Metal group from Glendale, California . The band name is sometimes shortened to System or SOAD. ...read more.

Dude, I am a dumb teenager, and I can tell you that you can like both System of a Down and Avenged Sevenfold. You can also like metal and also like things like Elton John and Radiohead. You can like things like Elton John and Radiohead and like alt rockers like Nirvana, REM, Pearl Jam, and the Smashing Pumpkins. I like Classic Rock legends like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Rush. I also like The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Rage Against the Machine, and Eminem. I have a wide taste in music, and I hate when people draw such harsh lines even within sub-genres. Give everything a chance, maybe you'll surprise yourself and like it.

Dear god this list is awful proof that this website is filled with dumb teenagers that know nothing about music System of a Down are the only great band in the top ten sure Slipknot and Disturbed are enjoyable and have good songs but there best material is not nearly as good as System of a Down's worst.

I LOVE SLIPKNOT AND Avenged Sevenfold, BUT SYSTEM OF A DOWN GAVE THE METAL MUSIC A CHANGE. THEY HAVE GREAT MUSICIANS: DARON MALAKIAN, SHAVO ODADJIAN, SERJ TANKIAN AND JOHN DOLMAYAN. THEY HAVE POLITICAL LYRICS, BUT ALSO A TOUCH OF HUMOUR.

Songs like byob and Chop Suey! And the whole Toxicity album made System of a Down legends of metal

6MetallicaMetallica is an American Thrash Metal band formed in 1981 . The original lineup was James Hetfield (Vocalist and Rhythm guitarist), Dave Mustaine (Lead Guitar), Lars Ulrich (Drums), Ron McGovney (Bassist). The group came into mainstream from their Self-Titled album and the hit single "Enter Sandman". ...read more.

Metallica! probably not the best in 2000 before they release the Death Magnetic, but after its release, Metallica is back on track again... Death Magnetic sure is heavy and fast... really thrashy... also Megadeth their new album EndGame... back on the track of being thrash metal... - ratchet948

Death magnetic is a class album, however it isn't as good as their original albums (Like The Black Album and Master of Puppets) it dosen't make it a bad album. Some good songs are: That was just your life, The unforgiven 3 and Broken, Beat and Scarred. That album is enough to class them as the best metal band today. - nic1997ps3

Though the 2000s saw 2 not so great albums but death magnetic put them back on track and marked there return too thrash metal a genre they had not worked with since 1988s "And Justice for All" 2008s death magnetic was there best release since 1991s self titled album (a/k/a the black album) shuck meant there first grate album in 17 years! #death magnetic

7MastodonMastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in early 2000 and composed of bassist Troy Sanders, guitarists Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor.

I'm sorry, but most of the bands higher than mastodon are completely two dimensional and have little to no variety or originality (lamb of god have essentially written the same few songs again for their whole career and Avenged Sevenfold have pretty much turned into a Metallica tribute band by now). System of a down is pretty good and very experimental despite the nu-metal elements. Slipknot, disturbed and bullet for my valentine are just angsty butt-metal for teenagers. Killswitch engage is fine but also kinda rips off Swedish melodeath a lot. Children of bodom are pretty good, if cheesy, but are fairly similar to other melodeath bands. Metallica haven't released anything groundbreaking in the 21st century. So essentially only system of a down really has any place here. Mastodon is arguably the most influential, progressive (and HEAVY) metal bands on this list, with at least 5 classic albums. So why is a7x leading again?

One of the most Versatile bands EVER! They can make straight up burn burners (listen to blood and thunder) or more intricate songs ( like the czar). These guys deserve to be way higher than they are because they are carrying metal for the new school

How is Mastodon not higher! All 4 of their 2000s album (Remission, Leviathan, Blood Mountain, and Crack the Skye) are awesome and quite different from each other, these guys aren't afraid to experiment, and that's why I like them.

The most dynamic band on this list. How many metal bands have every member on vocals? The answer is only one - Mastodon. They actually play their instruments with passion and write meaningful songs. You won't find any angsty weenie teen rock here. Crack The Skye is amazing, and the lead track Oblivion is one of the greatest metal tracks ever

9ToolTool is an American progressive metal/alternative metal band, that was formed in 1990. ...read more.

Tool's music is much more intricate than most other metal bands, yet has enough anger in them to match the aggression of others. The combination of these two aspects, plus the talent in each member, makes Tool the greatest of metal bands.

Tool are completely unique. No-one else (including top-notch bands) has a sound quite like theirs. Brilliant composition, both lyrically and musically is developed through the numbers by musicians who are at the top of the tree.

10Bullet For My ValentineBullet for My Valentine are a Welsh metalcore band from Bridgend, formed in 1998 . The band is composed of Matthew Tuck (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Paget (lead guitar, backing vocals), Michael Thomas (drums) and Jamie Mathias (bass guitar). Former members include Nick Crandle and Jason James; ...read more.

Bullet for my valentine was the first metal band I've listened to, and I impediment lay fell in love. There is a lot of other great bands that can rival it, such as slipknot, disturbed, five finger death punch and as I lay dying, but bullet for my valentine is my absolute favorite!

They should be number one. Unlike and other band, Bullet For My Valentine have a more melodic tune to their music and the guitar solos are phenomenal.. Not to mention the lyrics to their songs are meaningful and bloody amazing - amanmulji

Has to be one of the greatest bands in the world it's been my passion to be lead singer in a band for as long as I can remember and now I have reached my dreams music has inspired me especially bullet for my valentine

The Contenders

11KornKorn is an American Nu-Metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup includes founding members Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch, and Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, with the addition of Ray Luzier, who replaced the band's original member, David ...read more.

Korn is in my opinion the best band ever. They're incredibly innovative, incredibly heavy, and untouchables and take a look in the mirror are some of the greatest heavy metal / nu metal albums in history

If it wasn't for KoRn, I wouldn't be the songwriter I am today. Nor would I be a die-hard metalhead. I don't even know if I'd be alive. KoRn has just helped and inspired me so much over the years, and will always be one of my favorite bands. There will always be a special place in my heart of Jonathan Davis.

Take a look in the mirror is out standing! Issues and the three before are just as good! Been a huge fan for as long as I can remember. Much love.

There so many fans of music that if they don't do the thing they are known for then they hate it and music is supposed to change

12Five Finger Death PunchFive Finger Death Punch is an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Formed in 2005, the band's name is derived from a fictional martial arts maneuver in the 2003 film Kill Bill.

Five Finger Death Punch is simply a result of a bunch of bad asses getting together with instruments. Ivan has to be one of my favorite vocalists of all time.

This band is what got me interested in metal. They are easily the best metal band in my eyes, of course I have some bias. But their music always has meaning and always sounds great.

Not only is FFDP, in my opinion, the band of this century, they also simply can do no wrong. The Bleeding, Dying Breed, The Way of the Fist, The Pride, Got Your Six, The Wrong Side of Heaven and Jekyll and Hyde are but a few of the head-banging, riff-raving, vocal-blaring anthems of many metal heads. Five Finger Death Punch is only getting better.

13Children of BodomChildren Of Bodom is a melodic death metal band from Espoo, Finland. Formed in 1993, the group currently consists of Alexi Laiho, Janne Wirman, Henkka Seppälä, Jaska Raatikainen and Daniel Freyberg.

13th isn't a right spot for them in my opinion. COB deserved a higher place. The list is made out of popularity, not greatness. That's why COB not even in top 10. This band is far greater than most of the 2000s band in this list.

I'm a Metallica fan but I think Metallica shouldn't be in this list as they're are more of an earlier band. And come on... They've been voted all over the other lists too!

I love A7X too but in term of metal music, they fall far behind what Children Of Bodom in most aspects. Thank goodness I can't see Linkin Park because they sucks! Linkin Park'S BIG TIME FAILED. - Pyansickness

great melodic death metal band. needled 24/7!

ONE OF THE BEST MELODIC DEATH METAL BANDS EVER!

Children Of Bodom 13? No.Five Finger Death Punch is 12? Both of these bands should be in top 10.Korn haven't do anything good since Follow The Leader.Killswitch Engage is overrated and Metallica has been bad in 2000s.Avenged Sevenfold is good but doesn't deserve being first - Disturbedpotato

14Dream TheaterDream Theater is an American progressive metal band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band was formed in 1985 under the name of "Majesty", only to change its name to Dream Theater later. ...read more.

This should be on number 1... avenged in number 1? please... dream theater has much more quality than those guys... I think dream should be at least on number if not at least lamb of god should be on number 1, any band is better than avenged... they have no argument to fight against dream theater or lamb of god..

This should be number 1 very meticulous when come to tone and RIFF.. And even this band are instrumental progressive metal. Its hard to copy their music kick ass!

I think Dream Theatre would be more of a contender for a 1990's list since they really hit it big in 1992 with Images and Words. Great band though, better than most of the hard rock crap posing as metal in the top ten.

15HavokHavok is an American thrash metal band from Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2004, their members currently consist of David Sanchez, Nick Schendzielos, Pete Webber, and Reece Scruggs.

Future of thrash. As the bands that started in the 80's quit one by one, bands like Havok will get more recognition. And no, they're not a whole lot like Slayer. Very unique music.

Havok is bringing Thrash metal back, hard, and fast with politically charged lyrics that echo what we see in today's current political climate.

Havok is definitely most good band of 2000's.Man they are kicking asses like Slayer in 1980's - CreepingDeath

Why do people like this band. This band is so generic and boring. - Rambles

16As I Lay DyingAs I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by vocalist Tim Lambesis, the establishment of the band's first full lineup, which included drummer Jordan Mancino, occurred in 2001. As I Lay Dying has released six albums, one split album, and two compilation ...read more.

One of the few metalcore bands with true skill and talent.

That fact that the lead singer was arrested for ploting to kill his wife makes them better

Death Metal at it's finest - zack182daley

17Arch EnemyArch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band, originally a supergroup, from Halmstad, formed in 1996. Its members were in bands such as Carcass, Armageddon, Carnage, Mercyful Fate, Spiritual Beggars, and Eucharist.

This band inspired me to be what ever I can be the lead singer angela gossow is the best screamer in the world I believe and this is why I chose this band to be #2 - alysteel

Did some really good stuff in the 1990's when Johan Liiva was in the band. Angela Gossow then came along and they did another cool album in the form of Wages of Sin. But everything else the band has released is plastic gimmicky trite. And don't get me started on War Eternal...

They took a few years to grow on me, being a fan of Carcass and Amott's guitar work with.. I followed Him to Arch Enemy, The music was almost as aggressive, but melodic at the same time, all while showing the handy work of Michael Amott. I even went and seen them live at a local brick and mortar venue in 2007 or 08, got drunk, loaded to be correct and walked out unimpressed with the band... Not sure what it was or when or if it was me getting older and older.. but they grew on me and now I don't go a day without hearing some arch enemy. next to Megadeth, they've become one of my favorite bands. oddly enough..

18Amon AmarthAmon Amarth is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Tumba, formed in 1992. The band takes its name from the Sindarin name of Mount Doom.

Actually one of the few widely popular bands since the late 90's that actually sound like pure metal. Every other band infused hardcore, rap, screamo or something else into their music. Amon Amarth kept it rather simple but true - very heavy melodic death metal with lots of balls, and Vikings are a very interesting theme to base your band around.

Very great music and great band members

Best "Viking" Metal band ever! Listen to" Hermod's Ride To Hel - Loke's Treachery (Part 1)" and be swept into an entirely different plane of existence.

Amon Amarth should be top 10 without a doubt. Never really had a bad album, and besides, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for My Valentine, Slipknot and System of a Down are NOT metal bands. They also suck horribly :D

19All That RemainsAll That Remains is an American heavy metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1998. They have released eight studio albums, a live CD/DVD, and have sold over a million records worldwide.

this band is super duper. besides the fact they hav a chick in their band, its kinda weird. but w. e this band still kicks major ass

20TriviumTrivium are an American heavy metal band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 1999. After getting signed to Roadrunner Records in 2004, the band has released seven studio albums and nineteen singles.

Ascendency was the best metal album of the decade, and one of the best since Painkiller. They did have some weaker albums, but their sound was still unbelievable and nothing has topped Ascendency (except maybe A7X's Nightmare)

Though every album they released was different from the others, making their discography somewhat of a roller-coaster when it comes to quality, I cannot deny the fact that they did put out great albums like "Shogun", "The Crusade", "Ascendancy", and even the hugely underrated "Vengeance Falls".

When the album "In Waves" came out it was the only music I listened to for months. Just listen to "Forsake Not the Dream" before you pass judgement. Incredible!